The average train between Colmar and Pontarlier takes 6h 11m and the fastest train takes 4h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Colmar to Pontarlier. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Colmar and Pontarlier. The earliest departure is at 8:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colmar is at 8:23 PM which arrives into Pontarlier at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel Sbb and take an average of 6h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Colmar to Pontarlier. However, there are services departing from Colmar station and arriving at Pontarlier station via Basel Sbb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
Colmar to Pontarlier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Colmar station.
Colmar to Pontarlier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Pontarlier station.
Book your Colmar to Pontarlier train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Colmar and Pontarlier is 151 km. The road distance is 231 km.
You can take a train from Colmar to Pontarlier via Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, and Neuchâtel in around 4h 41m.